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Asia Pacific
Japan launches nationwide probe into origin of Nippon Meat Packers beef
A nationwide probe has been launched into the origin of beef at Nippon Meat Packers Inc, farm ministry officials said.
Koreas Open Economic Talks in Seoul
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - Building a cross-border railway and an industrial park in North Korea topped the South's agenda for inter-Korean economic talks opening in Seoul this week, a South Korean government report said.
Farm ministry probing all unopened Nippon Food beef
TOKYO, Aug. 27 Kyodo - The Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Ministry began Tuesday checking all uninspected beef submitted by a subsidiary of Nippon Meat Packers Inc. under a state buyback scheme introduced after the discovery of mad cow disease in Japan last September.
Americas
Beef exports picking up after end of disease scare
Argentina shipped $245 million worth of beef to the rest of the world between February and the end of July, after resuming exports that were suspended in March 2001 following an outbreak of hoof-and-mouth disease.
Europe
EU Says U.S. Steel-Tax Exemptions Don't Go Far Enough, Pursues WTO Protest
The European Union vowed to pursue its World Trade Organization complaint against U.S. steel tariffs, saying U.S. exemptions don't go far enough.
USA
US beef, pork exports lower in early 2002 -- USMEF
CHICAGO, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Overall U.S. beef exports declined 3 percent in the first half of 2002 to 601,713 tones, mostly due to a drop-off in sales of beef variety meats, the U.S. Meat Export Federation said in a statement on Monday.
Tyson To Extend Name on Acquisition
Tyson Foods said Monday it will drop the Thomas E. Wilson brand name it acquired after taking on meatpacker IBP Inc. and will eventually replace it with the Tyson name on some beef and pork product lines.
Normal Business Strategies Urged
Meat group says industry should be allowed to operate like other businesses in the U.S. economy.
Beef Industry Joins With Quizno's To Introduce Bistro Beef Sub
Sandwich shops are one of the fastest growing segments of foodservice, and the beef industry is taking advantage of this growth to sell more beef. Through a new checkoff-funded promotion program with Quizno's restaurants, the fastest-growing sandwich chain, beef producers will help Quizno's launch the Bistro Beef Sub this September.
Signs of Life
Just a few months after declaring bankruptcy, Farmland earns a $3 million profit.
New USDA Cutout Value Report Should Benefit Cattle Producers A new report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture should provide cattlemen a clearer picture of the total value of boxed beef, according to the National Cattlemen's Beef Association
Using GPS To Keep Track Of Cattle - It's No Bull
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is funding a study of how Global Positioning System (GPS) satellites can help ranchers better utilize their pastures and keep track of their herds. "GPS - technology used in automobiles to obtain direction and in golf carts to measure distance - is being used to track cattle.
Total value of boxed beef should be clearer now, thanks to new USDA report
A new report from the Agriculture Department should provide cattlemen a clearer picture of the total value of boxed beef, according to the National Cattlemen's Beef Association. Release of the new data, encouraged by NCBA, began last week and will reflect a more accurate producer-to-retail price spread than was previously reported, according to a news release.
Cheney urges action against Iraq
The United States cannot wait until Iraq obtains nuclear weapons before taking action against President Saddam Hussein, Vice President Dick Cheney has said. His call for action comes after some Republicans voiced concern about military action on Iraq.